combat trousers

Pocketed tactical legwear

Combat trousers are loose-fitting pants with multiple large pockets, typically on the thighs and lower legs.

Originally designed for military use, they became popular as casual streetwear in the 1990s.

The pockets are usually secured with flaps or buttons: She stuffed her phone into the side pocket of her combat trousers.

Also called cargo pants, especially in American English.

garments

cargo pants

Multi-pocket utility trousers

chinos · work pants

military

uniform

Identical throughout

marines · trooper · commando · battalion · regiment · platoon · deployment · fatigues · issued · standard-issue

durability

ripstop

Tear-resistant woven material

hard-wearing · tough · sturdy · abrasion-resistant · tear-resistant · robust · long-lasting · resilient · cotton · nylon

pockets

cargo

Transported goods

  • bellowsHandheld device forcing air
  • flapOne-sided attached cover
  • snapSudden sharp sound

zipper · velcro · compartments · storage · utility · thigh · knee · side · deep · expandable

camouflage

camo

Concealment pattern, briefly

urban · tiger stripe · digital · pattern · concealment · blending · terrain · forest · disruptive · olive drab

features

drawstring

Cord that tightens openings

articulated · relaxed fit · loose · roomy · belt loops · waistband · gusseted · breathable · quick-dry · lightweight

Categories
Opposites
formality

combat trousersdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

chinos

functionality/design purpose

combat trousersskinny jeans

Form-fitting denim pants

leggings · yoga pants · jeggings · cigarette pants

function/purpose

combat trouserslounge pants

Casual at-home legwear

palazzo pants

Family

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